There are 5 ways to get from Tijuana to Monrovia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 29m$45–103Drive 142.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tijuana to Monroviacar 142.6 mi
2h 37m$26–38Bus via Los Angeles Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
7h 5m$29–53Tram, fly
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Monrovia Stationtram
4h 59m$174–686Bus
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to El Montebus Cbx
8h 19m$33–73
Tijuana to Monrovia by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Monrovia is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Monrovia is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Monrovia. However, there are services departing from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano and arriving at Primrose Ave and Lime Ave via Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza and El Monte Station Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Monrovia station. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Monrovia Station via San Diego and Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Tijuana and Monrovia is 167 miles. The road distance is 143.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Monrovia without a car is to bus via Los Angeles Union Station which takes 7h 5m and costs $28 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Tijuana to Monrovia, including transfers.
Tijuana to Monrovia bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
Tijuana to Monrovia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Monrovia is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles Union Station, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Monrovia, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–45 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Monrovia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to El Monte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tijuana to Monrovia bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Tijuana to Monrovia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Monrovia is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Tijuana to Monrovia.
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